Payroll Supervisor

Southampton, United Kingdom Posted on 07/08/2026

TPF Recruitment are supporting areputable, large independent firm of Chartered Accountants who are seeking anexperienced Payroll Supervisor to join their Southampton team. This is anexcellent opportunity to join a people-focused practice that prides itself onstrong client relationships, high-quality service delivery and a collaborativeworking culture.

The firm supports a wide variety ofbusiness owners and company directors throughout all stages of their businesslifecycle, as well as providing personal financial and tax planning advice.

The Payroll Supervisor will play a keyrole in the delivery of payroll services across a diverse client portfolio. Youwill bring strong technical expertise, exceptional organisational skills, andthe ability to oversee multiple payrolls accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseethe full processing cycle for weekly and monthly client payrolls, ensuringprecision, compliance, and prompt completion.
• Act asthe main client contact for payroll matters, delivering excellent serviceand addressing queries swiftly.
• Checkand authorise all payroll calculations, statutory payments, pensiondeductions, and any necessary adjustments.
• Manageall HMRC requirements, including RTI filings, tax code changes, andstatutory reporting obligations.
• Assistclients with onboarding, system configuration, and provide clear guidanceon payroll procedures.
• Workclosely with colleagues, HR teams, bookkeepers, accountants, and pensionproviders to support smooth payroll delivery.
• Ensurerecords are maintained to a high standard and comply with GDPR and datasecurity protocols.
• Provideguidance and support to other members of the payroll team as required.

Requirements

• Demonstrablepayroll background, gained within a practice or bureau environment.
• Solidknowledge of PAYE, NI, statutory entitlements, auto-enrolment, and UKpayroll regulations.
• Experiencewith Staffology or IRIS payroll platforms is advantageous.
• Strongattention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Effectivetime management skills with the ability to oversee multiple clientpayrolls.
• Clearand confident communication skills with a strong client service focus.
• Salary circa £30,000 - £36,000 per annum, depending on experience and qualification status.
  
• Opportunity for career progression and professional development within a reputable and growing firm.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment, where your contributions are valued and recognized.
• Exposure to diverse clients and industries, providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Commitment to work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements available.

We're keen to remain the leading provider of the best accountancy talent in the South-East. We are continually exploring ways to expand our network and we know that great candidates like you can introduce us to other equally brilliant people. We're looking to work with the best accountancy practice and tax staff in the South-East so if your friends, family, or colleagues are considering a new opportunity and can demonstrate relevant experience, we'd love to speak to them.

For every candidate you refer and we subsequently place into a permanent position, we will give you up to £500 of Love2Shop vouchers. (Terms & Conditions apply).